This course will provide new trainers with knowledge, skills, guidance and tips for developing and delivering training. Participants will explore a range of methods to enable and encourage learning, examine the requirements for a successful course and acquire appropriate feedback. 

The workshop will:

• provide guidance on general training techniques and appropriate use of methods based on learner needs, including some general 'DO's' and 'DO NOTs' for successful training
• provide a framework for successful curriculum design and further development, to enable trainers to build a course appropriate to their learners' needs

Who is this course for?

This is a two-day interactive workshop which will be delivered in English. Applications are open for researchers based in Peru only.

Selection criteria:
There are a number of criteria upon which selection of participants for this workshop will be made. Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• They are at postdoctoral level OR have several years of research experience
• They are working in a Latin American institution and are likely to remain in the institution for the next year or more
• They are actively involved in a research project and actively using bioinformatics tools / methods
• They have a strong interest in training and have been involved in some training prior to joining the course
• They have identified a need / gap where training could be provided, and have thought about potential training they would like to deliver.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of research experience which includes a bioinformatics component, and a strong interest in developing or delivering bioinformatics training. You do NOT have to be a bioinformatician to apply.

A number of travel fellowships are available for this course - early-stage researchers and researchers from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply for CABANA travel fellowships. You can apply for travel fellowships via the course application form.

What will I learn?

Learning outcomes

After this workshop you should be able to:

• List ways to engage learners and keep them motivated
• Use of a variety of training methods to effectively teach content
• Outline evaluation and feedback methods to assess learning
• Apply reflective practice to training

Trainers

In order to be considered for a place applicants must complete the online application form.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. 

Please note that the workshop will cover:

• Lunch and refreshment breaks
• Training materials

There will be a maximum of 12 participants and attendance is dependent on selection after successful completion of the application process.

Applications will close on 1 October 2019 at 06:00 (British Summer Time).

If you have any queries about the application process please email Sarah Morgan and Piv Gopalasingam.